Research Assistant

A. ABOUT COMPANY NHG Polyclinics is the primary care arm of NHG Health, the regional health manager for 1.5 million residents in Central and North Singapore. NHG Polyclinics provides a comprehensive range of health services for the family, from treatment for acute medical conditions, management of chronic diseases, women and children health services, allied health to dental care.

The focus of NHG Polyclinics’ care is on health promotion and disease prevention, early and accurate diagnosis, disease management through family physician led team-based care as well as enhancing the capability of Family Medicine through research and teaching. B. JOB PURPOSE (ROLE and DEPARTMENT SUMMARY) The Research Assistant provides operational and administrative support for the conduct and management of research projects in NHG Polyclinics.

The role assists Principal Investigators and study teams in study coordination, participant screening and recruitment, data collection and management, regulatory submissions, and project tracking to ensure research activities are performed in accordance with approved protocols, ethical standards and institutional requirements.

Through effective coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the Research Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality research that strengthens evidence-based primary care and healthcare innovation. C.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To be responsible for the project management and coordination of assigned research projects in NHGP, in accordance with the study protocol and applicable regulatory / ethical / institutional requirements. Where required, to participate in the evaluation of research results. Project management: Assist PI in managing applicable grant funding, regulatory and IRB approvals, for the assigned projects, including corresponding with the granting body/ regulatory authority/ IRB.

Manage approved study budget, where applicable, including tracking the utilization of budget. Oversee coordination of studies with multiple sites, where applicable. Assist to monitor progress of study and coordinate regular reviews with the study team and CRU. Assist PI in preparation of study-related presentations/materials.

Participate in the evaluation of research results where required. Coordinate conduct of study. Perform screening activities according to protocol eligibility criteria and assist in recruitment. Schedule study visits and ensure visit schedules are adhered to. Follow up and monitor participants in accordance with study protocol.

Be cognizant of current regulatory, ethical and institutional requirements, and perform delegated protocol-specific activities according to the guidelines. Monitor and report all adverse/ unanticipated events and abnormalities/ protocol deviations to the Principal Investigator and CRU. Ensure these events are reported accordingly to granting body, regulatory authority and IRB as applicable.

Maintain research data integrity and appropriate study documentation. Work closely with research team for smooth coordination of research projects. Meet with the Principal Investigator/ research team members to discuss the conduct of the study and review study data. KEY REQUIREMENTS Qualifications : Minimum Degree Holder in Biomedical/Health Sciences or related discipline.

Experience : Preferably with 1-2 years of working experience in healthcare setting. Prior experience in clinical research would be advantageous. Strong interest in primary care research. Team player with good interpersonal skills. Meticulous with good organization, coordination and administrative skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Additional knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), medical and research terminology and ethics, as well as ability to conduct statistical analyses are preferred. Special Attributes and Knowledge : Proficiency in programming and analytics tools for data manipulation, analysis, and modelling (Python, R, C++, etc) is preferred.

Professional License (if any) : Nil